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Thursday marked the start of a new year — and, perhaps more notably, the biggest day on the college football calendar.Three of the four College Football Playoff quarterfinal games will take place on Jan. 1, with six teams fighting to keep their national championship dreams alive.

'College GameDay' CFP quarterfinals picks for Rose, Sugar and Orange Bowls

The United States military has killed at least three people in yet another attack on alleged drug smuggling boats, and ordered the country’s Coast Guard to launch a search for survivors.The statement by US Southern Command on Wednesday did not reveal where the attacks occurred.

US kills three in attack on alleged drug boats, searches for survivors

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks.Trump’s order signed Wednesday keeps in place a 25% tariff he imposed in September on those goods, but delays for another year a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and vanities.

Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year

Projections on the monument will run through Monday, depicting discovery, revolution, expansion and modern timesWATCH LIVE: America250 hosts New Year’s Eve art and light installation at Washington MonumentThe America250 event features a narrated projection program that appears at the top of each hour and runs approximately 20–25 minutes per cycle.

Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th year

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave the welcoming address at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration on Jan. 1, 2026.

Zohran Mamdani inauguration | Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gives welcoming address

There's no getting away from it: Jeep today has a decidedly split personality. On the one hand, the brand remains a cultural icon, "a community, a club, an attitude and an outlook all rolled into one," according to USA Today.

This Car Brand Scores The Worst For Owner Satisfaction In Consumer Reports' Ranking

The new year has arrived and whether you need a quick cup of coffee to help with your hangover or are craving a burger and some fries, diners will have plenty of options on New Year's Day this year.Consumers looking to grab a quick bite to eat or start the new year with some retail therapy are in luck, as most national grocery and retail chains will remain open on New Year's Day this year, as well as many restaurant chains.

Is McDonald's open or closed on New Year's Day 2026? Here's what to know

Viral video shows staff member knocked down by massive prop that bounced off platform toward audience at Hollywood StudiosFox News Flash top headlines for December 31Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.A massive boulder prop veered off course during Disney World’s Indiana Jones stunt show Tuesday, striking a cast member who courageously tried to halt the rampaging prop.

Disney World cast member injured after massive boulder prop veers off track at Indiana Jones stunt show

Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year.Democrats forced a 43-day government shutdown over the issue.

2026 price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire for millions of Americans

He probably should have been locked up a long time ago.A Virginia man recently received a 40-year prison sentence for his role in operating a large-scale marijuana dealing ring. In a unique twist, a luxury used-car dealership in Newport News served as the base for the weed operation.

Virginia Man Gets 40 Years for Running Massive Weed Operation From Luxury Car Dealership

Zach Bryan is a married man, months after he and his future bride were first linked.The country star shared an Instagram photo and video from the celebration late New Year's Eve, confirming he and his new wife, Samantha Leonard, had gotten married. In the photo, Bryan, 29, smiles as he carries a grinning Leonard, wearing a strapless dress with feathered trim and a wine glass in hand.

Did Zach Bryan get married? Country star ties knot with Samantha Leonard

I never planned to give birth in a hospital, but I carried ceremony with me anyway.I did not plan to give birth under fluorescent lights. I did not plan to give birth numb from the chest down, or with a blue sheet between me and the lower half of my body, or to hear the words “uterine incision” spoken as casually as small talk about the weather.

I Asked My Surgeon If I Could Smudge Her — And Her Response Took Me By Surprise

A Russian soldier surrendered after his rescue message was seen by a drone, Ukrainian units said.He wrote, "Please take me prisoner, I want to live," and was detained, the units said.Russian soldiers have previously surrendered to drones, and Ukraine actively encourages it.

A Russian soldier surrendered by writing 'Please take me prisoner, I want to live' on cardboard seen by a drone, units say

President Trump at times forgoes the medical advice of his doctors, insists that he is in excellent health, and denied that he has fallen asleep at recent White House events in a new interviewPresident Trump has been branded "deluded" after he shared in a new interview that he sometimes forgoes his doctor’s medical advice and has directly denied falling asleep during meetings, despite many televised appearances showing the commander-in-chief seemingly struggling to keep his eyes open.

Donald Trump gives 'deluded' excuse for always appearing to fall asleep in meetings

Spoiler alert! The following contains details from the series finale of "Stranger Things": "The Rightside Up."In the end, 99% of our Hawkins heroes got the happy ending they deserved. Maybe 100%.As the fifth and final season of "Stranger Things" sped toward its New Years Eve finale episode, fans have been speculating about who would live and die in the show's conclusion.

Who dies in the series finale of 'Stranger Things'?

“It is with a heavy heart that we must advise that Mr. Iannotti has been located, and tragically, he is deceased,” police said on Dec. 31NEED TO KNOWA 72-year-old former football coach from New Jersey has been found dead after he was last heard from by his family on Christmas Day

Former Football Coach Communicated with Family on Christmas Before He Disappeared. Days Later, He Was Found Dead

A heartwarming TikTok video showing why a senior dog named Max made an unexpected turn instead of heading to bed has racked up 1.8 million views.Despite living with canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (similar to dementia in humans), the 16-year-old dog suddenly made a "U-turn"—remembering he needed his nighttime snack, as the text overlay explained.

Tears Over Reason Senior Dog With Dementia Does ‘U-turn’ Right Before Bed

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here.Dear Care and Feeding,I gave birth to a baby girl a few weeks ago, and my mom has been coming to help every week for a full day.

My Mom Is Helping Me Out With My Baby. But She Starts Each Visit in the Most Stressful Way Imaginable.

New York City first lady Rama Duwaji chose to introduce herself to Americans in The Cut, opting for the fashion outlet over Condé Nast counterpart Vogue or The New York Times.The artist, married to New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, wore a structured black jacket from French label Jacquemus for the publication's special cover in which her own illustrations have appeared.

Rama Duwaji, married to Zohran Mamdani, is her own kind of first lady

Get a First LookSign up to receive news and updates from The LookerJennifer Lopez, 56, kicked off her “Up All Night: Live In Las Vegas” residency by cheekily hitting back at her critics while wearing an ab-baring two-piece.As the Bronx native spoke to the sold-out audience of The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Dec. 30, she joked about the “funny things” she hears from her detractors, as seen in a TikTok video posted by @BasicallyHollywood.

Jennifer Lopez, 56, Roasts Critics Telling Her to Dress Her Age

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"They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart," Trump told the Wall Street Journal.President Donald Trump said in a new interview that he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend, continuing the dosage because he has taken it for years and is "superstitious."

'Superstitious' Trump says he takes more aspirin than his doctors want

Day care operators say the Trump administration’s restrictions on federal child care funding unfairly punish them over a conservative activist’s fraud allegations against Minnesota centers that are undercut by state records and disputed by some of the owners.YouTuber Nick Shirley recently went to nine federally subsidized day care centers in Minneapolis, many operated by Somali Americans.

Day cares say they are unfairly punished over misleading Minnesota video

If all you can think about is how badly you have to pee—especially if you just went and are experiencing other symptoms, such as painful urination—you probably have a UTI. Bacteria can irritate the urethra and the lining of the bladder and make you feel like you desperately need to go constantly, said Dr. Mishra.

A strong urge to pee all the time

A mum-of-two was left amazed by the unexpected harvest in her garden after her son accidentally spilled dried popcorn kernels in her dahlia bed, and other people were left gobsmacked tooA mum and her kids were left amazed at the results of an unexpected garden harvest, after her four-year-old son accidentally spilled popcorn in a garden bed.

'My son spilled popcorn in my garden and I can't believe what happened next'

The Saints were recently hit with crushing news for Chris Olave...The New Orleans Saints are seemingly one of the worst teams in the league this season, but they have a lot to be excited about going forward.Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough looks like a star. He's been much better than anybody could have expected, and it seems like the team is ready to hand him the keys moving forward.

Saints' Chris Olave Breaks Silence After Scary Blood Clot News

Singer Pink calls performing a 'contact sport' as she commits to fixing her body in 2026Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of December 30Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here.Pink reflected on the highs and lows of 2025 as she rested alone in a hospital room on New Year's Eve.

Pink hospitalized on New Year's Eve, recovers from challenging 2025

More than 100 people recently got sick in a gastrointestinal illness outbreak on a Celebrity Cruises ship.Among the 3,042 guests on board Celebrity Eclipse, 95 reported being ill during a voyage that ended on Dec. 28, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with nine crew members.

100+ sick in Celebrity Cruises gastrointestinal illness outbreak

2025 has been a very peculiar year. For many, it has been a particularly challenging year for various reasons, while for others, it was a year of celebration and accolades. Like most years, the Black community experienced both tremendous highs and lows. Among the lows are the lives lost—some quite publicly and others silently, shared via family (or friends) social media posts.

In memoriam to those we lost in 2025

The fee is $9, paid by credit card or money order.It costs millions of dollars to get elected mayor of New York City. But making it official? That's a much smaller price tag: $9.Mayor Zohran Mamdani took over as the leader of the nation's largest city after midnight on Jan. 1.